78 m. ago ‘A rebellion has begun’: Newton residents repaint Italian flag traffic stripes

“People are going to come out when they can, at night, whenever the police aren't here, painting their street. They're going to take back their heritage.” The post ‘A rebellion has begun’: Newton residents repaint Italian flag traffic stripes appeared first on Boston.com.

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86 m. ago Critical fire conditions developing in Southeastern Washington and Northern Oregon through the end of the week

Critical fire conditions developing in Southeastern Washington and Northern Oregon through the end of the week  Nonstop Local News

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2 h. ago Here’s what happened with the Blue Line train that got stuck under Boston Harbor

“Safety is still our top priority.” The post Here’s what happened with the Blue Line train that got stuck under Boston Harbor appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago S.F. public housing tenants rally at City Hall, urging Mayor Lurie to step up

S.F. public housing tenants rally at City Hall, urging Mayor Lurie to step up  Mission Local

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2 h. ago When will Seattle Public Schools get its next superintendent? Not this fall

When will Seattle Public Schools get its next superintendent? Not this fall  KUOW

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3 h. ago Senate debates package that would cut foreign aid and public media funding

The Senate debates the clawing back of previously approved funding for foreign aid and public media — as Democratic lawmakers object. A final vote in the Senate is expected by Thursday.

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3 h. ago Man allegedly commits brutal murder just days after being freed by California's mental health laws

A Napa County case is highlighting tensions between mental health protections and public safety after suspect was charged with murder days after gaining immunity.

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3 h. ago No cages, due process rights intact: ICE agents set the record straight on Trump's immigration enforcement

Four I.C.E. agents discuss their pride in protecting the public, explaining how detention centers operate and debunking claims about cages while detailing bond hearings

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3 h. ago Watertown state rep. charged with drunken driving, police say

State Representative John J. Lawn was arrested Wednesday at 1:45 a.m. and charged with operating under the influence of liquor and leaving the scene of property damage. The post Watertown state rep. charged with drunken driving, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago 'No danger' of tsunami threat for Washington after 7.3 magnitude earthquake near Alaska

'No danger' of tsunami threat for Washington after 7.3 magnitude earthquake near Alaska  Nonstop Local News

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3 h. ago Washington Emergency Management looks into coastal effects of 7.2 earthquake near Alaska

Washington Emergency Management looks into coastal effects of 7.2 earthquake near Alaska  NonStop Local KHQ

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3 h. ago Tsunami advisory lifted after M7.3 earthquake near Sand Point

Tsunami advisory lifted after M7.3 earthquake near Sand Point  Alaska Public Media

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3 h. ago Tariff revenue is substantial. But what do they mean for back

President Trump boasted this week that his tariffs are raising "a fortune" for the U.S. government. Tariffs could also raise prices for the back-to-school and Christmas shopping seasons.

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3 h. ago Here's who The Seattle Times editorial board recommend for Seattle School Board, District 2 | Editorial

Here's who The Seattle Times editorial board recommend for Seattle School Board, District 2 | Editorial  The Seattle Times

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3 h. ago Trump toughens fentanyl smuggling penalties but public health grants are withheld

President Trump is expected to sign legislation to toughen penalties for fentanyl traffickers -- but is also withholding roughly $140 million in approved grants to fund fentanyl addiction response.

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4 h. ago Judge Chastises U.S. Over Secrecy in Moving to Drop Charges Against MS

The judge on Long Island chided the Trump administration over its effort to “avoid public scrutiny.”

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4 h. ago ‘They’ll write books about it’: Fall River fire chief tearfully describes scene of deadly Gabriel House fire

“There’s no doubt in my mind that that fire was destined to kill 50-plus people,” Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon said Wednesday. The post ‘They’ll write books about it’: Fall River fire chief tearfully describes scene of deadly Gabriel House fire appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Who are the Druze? Religious group aids Syrian members under Islamist attack, Israeli members offer support

Israeli military responds to protect Syrian Druze from Islamist militants as local Druze citizens cross the border to aid their brethren, prompting concerns from Israeli officials.

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5 h. ago ICE official testifies that he was told to prioritize Rümeysa Öztürk’s arrest

Agents from a part of ICE that deals with criminal cases were reportedly told to shift their focus. The post ICE official testifies that he was told to prioritize Rümeysa Öztürk’s arrest appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Why Sonics’ return wasn’t buoyed by NBA’s latest announcement | Analysis

Why Sonics’ return wasn’t buoyed by NBA’s latest announcement | Analysis  The Seattle Times

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